Gretna, Nebraska
Depression Treatment in Gretna
Gretna grew faster than its services, and mental health care grew slowest of all: new neighborhoods full of commuting families, a small town center where word still travels at small town speed, and the nearest psychiatric openings sitting months out in Omaha systems. New address, old waitlist. Two weeks or more of that pattern is clinical depression, and it's one of the most treatable conditions in medicine. shrinkMD treats depression in Gretna by secure video, with board certified clinicians and appointments as soon as availability allows.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed July 7, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Why shrinkMD
Care built around Gretna
You can skip the waitlist entirely: board certified evaluation within days, by video from your new build off 370 or wherever the day has you, with follow ups timed around the Omaha commute.
Privacy is structural in a town where word travels: no insurance claims, no databases, no parking lot, and records that move only with your written authorization.
What's included
How we treat depression
Precision first: an evaluation that separates depression from burnout, grief, medical causes, and bipolar lows, because each calls for different treatment. Then the plan runs on evidence: medication chosen against your complete history of past trials with doses and responses, activity scheduling that starts smaller than feels worth it because that's what depression allows, and therapy coordinated when the combination earns it.
Progress is measured, not assumed, validated scores at every visit, follow ups every two to four weeks during the climb, monthly or quarterly once you hold. Most patients feel energy shift before mood, usually inside four to six weeks. The final step is the one most practices skip: a relapse prevention plan with your early warning signs and the playbook for them.
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Care and next steps in Gretna
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
We just moved here and know no doctors yet. Where do we start?
Right here, no referral needed. Book the evaluation, and when you settle on a family doctor we will coordinate with them with your permission.
Can visits fit around my commute into Omaha?
Yes, early before you leave, evening after you are back, or a private lunch slot. The visit goes where you are.
How long until depression treatment works?
Typically two to six weeks for medication, with energy improving before mood. We track scores at every visit so neither of us is guessing.
What if antidepressants have failed me before?
Bring the history, names, doses, durations, responses. Past trials are a map, not a verdict, and structured re evaluation often finds the path earlier prescribers missed.
Will I be on medication forever?
Often no. Many patients treat for a defined period after recovery, then taper with a plan. Some conditions warrant longer treatment, and we're honest about which is which.
About Gretna
With about 9,000 residents, Gretna is a community we're glad to serve. It's one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Omaha metro, in Sarpy County. We care for young families, commuters, and professionals working in the Omaha metro.
Serving Gretna
Across Gretna, from the Nebraska Crossing area, downtown Gretna, and Schramm Park State Recreation Area, residents can meet a board-certified psychiatrist by secure video with shrinkMD. Gretna is a fast-growing town between Omaha and Lincoln near the Platte River, so virtual care means no drive and no waiting room, just steady follow-up with one clinician.
What it costs
Transparent, published pricing
Our self-pay prices are the same in every state where we practice. No insurance billing, and no surprise statement later.
| Service | Self-pay price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Initial evaluation | From $295 | A full 50 to 60 minute evaluation, diagnosis, and written plan. |
| Follow-up visits | $110 to $215 | Per visit, depending on length and complexity. Member rates are lower. |
| Membership (optional) | $49 per month | Priority scheduling, member rates, and the Unstuck and QuitScrolling apps. First month free. |
Your care team
Who you will see
Your care is delivered by shrinkMD clinicians, and you keep the same one over time. You meet by secure video with a clinician licensed in your state.
- Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, founder and board certified psychiatrist (ABPN), dual board certified in psychiatry and in sports and performance psychiatry.
- Matthew George, PMHNP-BC, ANP-BC, dual board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than two decades of clinical experience.
Helpful guides to read next
More from a trusted source: Depression - National Institute of Mental Health.
Nearby areas
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Call 1-877-747-4656 now, appointments are available as soon as availability allows for Gretna residents, by secure video from home.
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